Mod 11. Introduction to Med Gas and
Vacuum Systems
Systems designed to remove waste gases, liquids, and solids are called _____.
A: anesthesia systems
B: respiratory systems
C: medical gas systems
D: medical vacuum systems - answerD: medical vacuum systems
A system failure that could lead to a minor injury is called a Category _____ system.
A: 4
B: 2
C: 1
D: 3 - answerB: 2
Plumbers who inspect medical gas and vacuum systems and verify that they meet all
applicable standards and codes, as well as the manufacturers' specifications, are called
medical system _____ .
A: verifiers
B: validators
C: inspectors
D: installers - answerA: verifiers
The standards for bulk oxygen systems are covered in _____.
A: ANSI 6030
B: NFPA 55
C: NFPA 99
D: NFPA 70 - answerB: NFPA 55
When nitrous oxide is blended with other gases, the pressure of the nitrous oxide
should never exceed that of the other gases because _____.
A: a dangerous backflow could result
B: the other gases will be contaminated
C: the resulting anesthetic will be unefffective
D: an immediate explosion is likely - answerA: a dangerous backflow could result
, "Wet" vacuum systems are so-called because they trap liquids and solids before the
service inlet and allow only the air-gas mixture to pass. _____.
True or False - answerFalse
A branch of outlets or inlets serving a designated area is referred to as a(n) _____.
A: location
B: zone
C:local area
D: master area - answerB: zone
If you have been exposed to sewage, even when wearing gloves, your hands should be
disinfected with _____.
A: an antibacterial cleaner
B: an alcohol gel
C: distilled water
D: dish soap - answerB: an alcohol gel
The medical facility is responsible for posting notices regarding planned shutdown of
medical gas and vacuum systems.
True or False - answerTrue
Medical gas and vacuum systems that are NOT permitted to have brief periods of
downtime are considered _______.
A: Category 1 systems
B: Category 2 systems
C: Category 3 systems
D: Category 4 systems - answerA: Category 1 systems
Knowledge of the requirements in CGA M-1, Guide for Medical Supply Systems at
Consumer Sites, is required of ______.
A: medical gas systems inspectors
B: medical gas systems maintenance personnel
C: medical gas systems installers
D: medical gas systems verifiers - answerD: medical gas systems verifiers
Category 3 medical vacuum systems are classified as either ______.
A: medical air or instrument air systems
B: outlet or inlet systems
C: high-pressure or low-pressure systems
Vacuum Systems
Systems designed to remove waste gases, liquids, and solids are called _____.
A: anesthesia systems
B: respiratory systems
C: medical gas systems
D: medical vacuum systems - answerD: medical vacuum systems
A system failure that could lead to a minor injury is called a Category _____ system.
A: 4
B: 2
C: 1
D: 3 - answerB: 2
Plumbers who inspect medical gas and vacuum systems and verify that they meet all
applicable standards and codes, as well as the manufacturers' specifications, are called
medical system _____ .
A: verifiers
B: validators
C: inspectors
D: installers - answerA: verifiers
The standards for bulk oxygen systems are covered in _____.
A: ANSI 6030
B: NFPA 55
C: NFPA 99
D: NFPA 70 - answerB: NFPA 55
When nitrous oxide is blended with other gases, the pressure of the nitrous oxide
should never exceed that of the other gases because _____.
A: a dangerous backflow could result
B: the other gases will be contaminated
C: the resulting anesthetic will be unefffective
D: an immediate explosion is likely - answerA: a dangerous backflow could result
, "Wet" vacuum systems are so-called because they trap liquids and solids before the
service inlet and allow only the air-gas mixture to pass. _____.
True or False - answerFalse
A branch of outlets or inlets serving a designated area is referred to as a(n) _____.
A: location
B: zone
C:local area
D: master area - answerB: zone
If you have been exposed to sewage, even when wearing gloves, your hands should be
disinfected with _____.
A: an antibacterial cleaner
B: an alcohol gel
C: distilled water
D: dish soap - answerB: an alcohol gel
The medical facility is responsible for posting notices regarding planned shutdown of
medical gas and vacuum systems.
True or False - answerTrue
Medical gas and vacuum systems that are NOT permitted to have brief periods of
downtime are considered _______.
A: Category 1 systems
B: Category 2 systems
C: Category 3 systems
D: Category 4 systems - answerA: Category 1 systems
Knowledge of the requirements in CGA M-1, Guide for Medical Supply Systems at
Consumer Sites, is required of ______.
A: medical gas systems inspectors
B: medical gas systems maintenance personnel
C: medical gas systems installers
D: medical gas systems verifiers - answerD: medical gas systems verifiers
Category 3 medical vacuum systems are classified as either ______.
A: medical air or instrument air systems
B: outlet or inlet systems
C: high-pressure or low-pressure systems
